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  1. Jeff flew Garmin's Mooney to check out the G600 for instrument approaches (video): http://bit.ly/5QQ2Ph
  2. The FAA is working on new rules addressing pilot fatigue, but they're running behind: http://bit.ly/7zOXLc
  3. Boeing's Dreamliner is tentatively scheduled for a first flight Dec. 22: http://bit.ly/6T3rqw
  4. The FAA has released the transcripts and audio of the Northwest flight that overflew Minneapolis: http://bit.ly/67CEJG
  5. A nice tribute to the late Ed Stimpson, a "modest giant" in general aviation: http://bit.ly/86kYg1
  6. London's Heathrow airport can't find a spot to display its Concorde and may have to get rid of it: http://bit.ly/6nrdMv
  7. Reflecting on those trapped passengers, Russ thinks airline captains should be in charge on the ramp: http://bit.ly/8jrtlO
  8. Would you choose to land on a road in an in-flight emergency? Jeb discusses the pros and cons: http://bit.ly/6TPkYD
  9. Jetman Yves Rossy, who flies under eight-foot-long carbon-fiber wings, had to ditch in the Atlantic: http://bit.ly/51BwWn
  10. Ed Stimpson, a key force behind the '94 General Aviation Revitalization Act, has passed away: http://bit.ly/4OsaQl
  11. Only 6% of pilots are women, and Mary asks why: http://bit.ly/7U8VCQ Love to hear your thoughts here or in the comments!
  12. Four bidders are vying to buy Epic Aircraft out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy: http://bit.ly/4sq2L4
  13. The DOT has fined the airlines that trapped Continental Express passengers onboard for six hours: http://bit.ly/7tP8Wq
  14. Business aviation associations seek to achieve carbon-neutral growth and better fuel efficiency by 2020: http://bit.ly/84VAtp
  15. Musing on that successful Westwind ditching, Paul relates his experience of training for night ditchings: http://bit.ly/7Ezjwq
  16. An Idaho farmer is using a GPS-guided UAV with onboard cameras for precision farming: http://bit.ly/4WORy1
  17. No one was hurt in a night ditching off Norfolk Island. Story: http://bit.ly/1PtNWP and Paul's blog post: http://bit.ly/3ks6uL
  18. A problem with the FAA's flight plan system is causing delays; you can check your airport's status online: http://bit.ly/qwnvH
  19. Flight restrictions due to the Winter Olympics in Vancouver will ground many operators for up to eight weeks: http://bit.ly/4eDQqQ
  20. A new advisory committee hosted by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood addresses the future of aviation: http://bit.ly/2I5Qtn